American Film Market


Sample Arbitration Clause

From IFTA Model Licensing Agreement, 4th Edition:

"Any dispute under this Agreement will be resolved by final and binding arbitration under the Independent Film & Television Alliance Rules for International Arbitration in effect as of the effective date of this Agreement ("IFTA Rules"). Each Party waives any right to adjudicate any dispute in any other court or forum, except that a Party may seek interim relief before the start of arbitration as allowed by the IFTA Rules. The arbitration will be held in the Forum designated in the Agreement, or, if none is designated, as determined by the IFTA Rules. The Parties will abide by any decision in the arbitration and any court having jurisdiction may enforce it. The Parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts in the Forum to compel arbitration or to confirm an arbitration award. The Parties agree to accept service of process in accordance with the IFTA Rules."